Sermons

Reflections on the Sunday of the Paralytic

Out of pride, we isolate ourselves from others and also from God. Instead, we must be willing to do God’s will, even when it is different from ours. We must be prepared to put aside our desires, however painful it might seem.

Myrrh-bearing Women, the Guardians of Love and Warriors of Christ

Our congratulations go to all our women. We wish them to grow in their faith and success in their hard work to keep the peace in their families.

A Ladder to Heaven

The spiritual life is indeed a ladder to heaven. We climb, slip, and stumble, then rise and fall again. Even so, we must stand up once more. Many saints have left us a treasury of writings for our edification.

Sermon by Fr Andrey Lemeshonok at the Feast of the Theotokos

Earthly kingdoms are temporary, and their laws are fallible. Our hope is to enter a Kingdom built on love rather than laws, no matter how flawless or defective they may be. As Blessed Augustine put it, “Love God and do as you please.”

Great Lent: Fasting, Almsgiving and Prayer

The Great Lent starts on March 3 in the Belarusian Orthodox Church this year. The sisters of Saint Elisabeth Convent will embark on this journey to Easter by reading what the Church Fathers have said about the three pillars of Lent.

Homily on the Sunday of the Prodigal Son

In the realm of art, there exists a profound work by the esteemed Dutch master Rembrandt, titled “The Return of the Prodigal Son.” Its depth, coupled with an unassuming simplicity, is truly remarkable.